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Best small electric car announced and it's not a BMW, Kia or Mercedes
Despite the popularity of SUVs, other body types remain popular in the UK, including small hatchbacks and city cars. In the world of electric cars, this has created an interesting sub-category: small electric cars that enable you to drive around…
CityU researchers develop smart device to give retired electric vehicle batteries a second life
A research team from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed an intelligent power conditioner capable of reactivating retired electric vehicle batteries, creating a sustainable secondary energy source while reducing electronic waste…
Electric Cars Are Cheaper to Drive Than Gas-Powered Cars
Falling battery prices and rising fuel costs make electric cars a more affordable option to operate. (Stock photo) Battery-powered electric cars in the EU were 33 percent cheaper to operate last year than gasoline-powered cars. This is according to…
JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of…
JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years. It is understood the firm is telling workers on Monday morning amid reports it will…
Why are EV battery makers' profits nearly double that of industry's carmakers?
China's electric vehicle (EV) battery makers saw their combined net profit in the first half of the year nearly double that of the country's major carmakers, widening the profitability gap amid weakening domestic demand for EVs. Seven major battery…
Work on Loughborough car park charging points to get under way
Work to install a solar power canopy and electric vehicle charging points at a car park in Loughborough is set to begin on Monday. Charnwood Borough Council said 12 charging points would be installed at Southfield Road Extension car park. The…
Canada's mining future comes with a hidden carbon cost
Many greenhouse gas inventories focus on the most obvious sources of emissions. Yet environmental systems are often highly complex, and previously overlooked processes can have significant consequences. As net zero targets become increasingly…
auto Hyundai Eyes 7-8% EV Sales Next Year, Plans New Compact EV
In August, Hyundai recorded its highest ever domestic sales for the month with 54,396 units sold, marking a 23.6 per cent Y-o-Y increase. The Creta Electric currently anchors Hyundai's mass-market electric portfolio, while the Ioniq 5 caters to the…
Korea, France to set up cooperation channel on strategic industries, trade
Korea and France have agreed to set up a cooperation channel covering strategic industries, trade and supply chains as they seek to deepen economic ties, Seoul's industry ministry said Monday. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan held talks with Roland…
Jaguar Land Rover rescue ruled out amid plans to cut 4,000 jobs
Government state support will not be provided to Jaguar Land Rover, the Business Secretary confirmed, following reports the UK's largest car manufacturer plans to cut 4,000 jobs. The firm is anticipated to officially outline a major redundancy plan…
Minister says no bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid job cut reports
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Business Secretary has said there will be no bailout…
Andy Burnham urged to make crucial change to £500 driveway rule
Andy Burnham has been told to make changes Andy Burnham has been told to make a vital change to a crucial £500 driveway policy introduced by Labour. Electric car owners were handed a major boost this Spring, with the Office for Zero Emission…
Minister says no bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid job cut reports
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Business Secretary has said there will be…
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China 'colonises' supply chains, industry warns
Job losses in EU manufacturing will rapidly increase unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of industry by Chinese component manufacturers, a leading industry trade body has warned. Eurometal predicts 300,000 job losses in…
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